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Gov. Brown's Prop 30 Tax Initiative Approved

Nov. 7: Midday Edition; Comments

California voters have approved Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to raise income taxes on the wealthy and raise the statewide sales tax to fund K-12 schools and help balance the state budget.

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Prop 33 Seeks To Change Car Insurance Rules

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Prop 34 Would Repeal Death Penalty in California

California voters will make a life or death decision this election, when they vote on Proposition 34. The proposition to repeal the death penalty comes at a time when executions are declining and capital punishment has been put on hold in California. KPBS Reporter Tom Fudge says there are still passionate believers on both sides of the issue.

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Below-Average Voter Turnout in November Election

Dec. 14: Ben Adler, Capital Public Radio Network; 0 Comments

California Secretary of State Debra Bowen has certified the results of last month’s general election. The turnout rate was a below-average 72%.

Prop 30 Revenue Remains Unknown As SD Unified Votes On First Budget

Dec. 12: Midday Edition; Evening Edition; 0 Comments

When California voters approved Proposition 30 in November, many thought the landmark tax measure meant the beginning of the end of school budget woes. Last night San Diego Unified School Board approved its first budget, which included more cuts to make up a $84 million deficit.

Legislators Want Prop 39 Money To Go To Energy Projects In Schools

Dec. 5: Amy Quinton, Capital Public Radio Network; 0 Comments

Proposition 39, which was approved by California voters last month, sets aside $2.5 billion for energy efficiency projects by ending a tax exemption on out-of-state companies.Legislation introduced would use part of that money on schools.

First California Prisoner Released From 'Three Strikes' Law Change

Nov. 21: City News Service; 1 Comment

A man sentenced to 25 years to life in prison under California's "three strikes'' law in 1996 was re-sentenced today, to about 15 years, and released based on credit for time served.

Strong Success for Calif. Tax Measures May Not Be New Trend

Nov. 12: Ben Adler, California Capitol Network; 0 Comments

California voters are historically resistant to statewide tax measures. But last week, they approved two of them – Propositions 30 and 39 – and more than 70 percent of local tax and bond measures. Is that a new trend? Perhaps not.

Prop 30 Preserves School Days, Restores Classes In San Diego

Nov. 7: By Kyla Calvert; 2 Comments

Voters' approval of Proposition 30 means more school days, more classes and even refunds for San Diego County students.

California Rejects Genetically Modified Food Labels; Supporters Vow To Fight On

Nov. 7: Amy Standen / NPR; 0 Comments

What a difference $46 million in TV ad spending can make.

San Diego Unified Bond Passes

Nov. 7: City News Service; 0 Comments

The San Diego Unified School District can begin making plans for a $2.8 billion bond issue, thanks to voters' approval of Proposition Z.

Attempt To End Death Penalty In California Rejected

Nov. 7: City News Service; 3 Comments

An attempt to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole was defeated by California voters.

Change To Business Tax Calculation Approved

Nov. 7: Steven Herbert, City News Service; 0 Comments

Multistate businesses will be required to calculate their California income tax liability based on the percentage of their sales in the state under a measure approved by voters.

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